Law Enforcement Policies
This Policies section highlights how law enforcement policy plays out in the real world, while also connecting you with best practices for drafting, updating and ensuring accountability with policies.
An analysis of PERF’s 10-year look-back report on the phenomenon of body-worn cameras in American policing
Dive into how Officer Cody Haakonson’s paid sabbatical highlights Paynesville PD’s innovative approach to keeping officers happy, healthy and on the job
Recent polls on policing show rising trust in law enforcement, with a 75% favorable rating; equal treatment remains a top priority
Is it tribal officers or officers working for an agency that operates under state law who oversee investigations on reservation land when nontribal people are involved?
The proposed committee would redirect power from the department’s commissioner to a new board with representatives appointed by the City Council
The reforms apply to local and state law enforcement officers with the exception of tribal governments
The delay comes after Police Commissioner Dermot Shea on Monday slammed the chokehold ban as ‘insane’
The $5 million bill came out of a racial justice advisory group launched in June after the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor
San Francisco PD recently announced it would limit the distribution of booking photographs over concerns they reinforce negative stereotypes
The policy goes into effect immediately
The 20-step campaign is a list of promises and policy amendments set by the collective body of police chiefs
A DC Police Union survey found that 71% of members polled are considering leaving the Metropolitan Police Department
This case is an urgent reminder for agencies to scrutinize their use of force policies, training materials and review procedures
Republican lawmakers say the bill goes too far and failed to include GOP input
On the eve of the vote, President Donald Trump’s administration signaled he would veto the Justice in Policing Act bill
Union president Lt. Bob Kroll said Tuesday the union was left “blindsided” by being denied the right to review officer body camera video
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is pushing ahead with a test vote Wednesday, but without Democratic backing the bill is not expected to advance.
In the years since the Supreme Court’s decision, some people – including many criminal defense attorneys – have suggested officers be held to a different standard
Troopers must wear them at all times and turn them on any time they are interacting with the public or responding to a call
Under the policy, the city will release audio and video recordings of any fatal officer-involved incidents within 30 days
We have substantial ‘problems lying in wait’ in too many law enforcement agencies that we need to address
City council members plan to introduce bills prohibiting crowd control weapons; 3 are calling for Mayor Jenny Durkan to resign
New department policies require officers to step in if they witness an colleague engaging in wrongdoing
Portland mayor Ted Wheeler ordered the city to stop using a common type of tear gas except as a last resort
Mayor Jenny Durkan said the ban on CS gas would continue for 30 days
The policy requires officers to “either stop or attempt to stop” another officer when physical force is being applied inappropriately
“It is time for our department to focus on alternative de-escalation tools and techniques that will help ensure the safety of those individuals in our custody”
Police officers are also now required to intervene any time they see an unauthorized use of force by another officer
As this incident leads the news, it is imperative we identify lessons we can apply to training, policy and community relations
Tactical decisions, including the decision to use force, require a quick calculation of the risk of action against the risk of delay
De-escalation and communication skills are key in the fast-paced, unpredictable world of emergency psychiatry
We need to get officers thinking about where and when to deploy spike strips, as well as where not to deploy them
The clarity, consistency and credibility of internal messaging was particularly important during this event
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